With that being said…isn’t it wonderful when someone provides us with writing prompts? Ideas to get our creative juices flowing, or at least get us pointed in the right direction?

That’s exactly what Margarita Tartakovsky does with one of her recent Weightless posts. Check it out, along with several other amazing Psych Central posts from the past few days.

On (not) Being a Mother
(Being Beautifully Bipolar) — America celebrated Mother’s Day this past Sunday, but Psych Central’s Elaina J. Martin talks about why she isn’t planning on becoming a mom and how her illness plays into that decision.

Did You Learn This in Sex Education?
(Quick Fix) — Ever heard the phrase, “Why buy the cow when the milk is free?” Donna Barstow tackles this idea and others in her discussion about casual sex and relationships.

What Sort of Events Lead to Complex Trauma
(After Trauma) — Sara Staggs takes a look at several examples of events that can cause major trauma, discusses the different ways children deal with these events and their aftermath compared to how adults react, and covers some ground regarding sexual trauma as it relates to women and girls versus men and boys.

Last reviewed: By John M. Grohol, Psy.D. on 12 May 2014 Published on PsychCentral.com. All rights reserved.

About Alicia Sparks

Alicia Sparks is a freelance writer and editor and the creator of WritingSpark.com, where she blogs to help new freelance writers get their quills in the pot, so to speak. Among animal rights, music, and physical wellness, her passions include mental health and advocacy. Here at Psych Central she works as Syndication Editor as well as authors Your Body, Your Mind.